stress

Cyberbullying can lead to post-traumatic stress in more than a third of young victims

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Cyberbullying can lead to post-traumatic stress – with more than a third of young victims suffering ‘similar levels as people caught up in terror attacks’ Victims suffer intrusive, repetitive thoughts and flashbacks due to the bullying Those who were cyberbullies were also less likely to be traditional bullies Researchers said results suggest children should be … Read more

Rebel Wilson reveals she ‘suffers from emotional eating and work stress’ after losing 18kgs

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She’s believed to have just dropped an incredible 18kg, after working hard on her health and fitness.  And now Australian actress Rebel Wilson has spoken candidly about her weight loss journey, saying that she’s had to train her mind because she ‘suffers from emotional eating and work stress.’ The 40-year-old star told Today Extra this week: ‘It’s … Read more

People with high levels of the stress hormone cortisol are more likely to die from COVID-19

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Coronavirus patients with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to die from the deadly virus, according to scientists.  A study by Imperial College London researchers revealed that patients with high levels of the hormone deteriorated more quickly and were at a greater risk of dying. Cortisol is produced … Read more

Homeschooling stress fuels surge in anxiety during lockdown with married couples the worst affected

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Homeschooling stress fuels surge in anxiety levels during the lockdown with married couples the worst affected People in marriages or civil partnerships suffering from ‘high’ levels of anxiety doubled in the first month of lockdown from 19% to 39% One in four of these couples reported balancing work and homeschooling, compared to one in 10 … Read more

Shh! Anti-agers no one but you need know about: Stress has wrecked my skin – how can I soothe it? 

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Shh! Anti-agers no one but you need know about: Stress has wrecked my skin – how can I soothe it? An anonymous reader asked for advice on treating eczema patches on their face Inge Van Lotringen revealed that she has also been experiencing scaly skin British beauty expert suggests Squalane oil to calm inflammation  By Inge Van … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Don’t stress about how to wear your mask – just don’t wear it like Miley Cyrus 

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Back in April, I started wearing a face mask – or rather, a cloth face covering – when out and about. And I suggested, in these pages, that if everyone did the same we’d get out of lockdown sooner, and possibly see off this virus for good. Earlier on in the pandemic I’d written an article … Read more

A QUARTER of headteachers are ready to quit over the stress of trying to run schools

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One in four headteachers are considering quitting because of the ‘stressful’ coronavirus crisis and the demands of getting children back safely, a survey of school leaders revealed today. Around one in ten teachers are also thinking about leaving the profession, industry app Teacher Tapp has said. Headteachers have spent the past month readying their schools for … Read more

Stress lives in the hippocampus region of our brain

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Stress lives in the hippocampus region of the human brain which is also responsible for motivation, emotion and memory, study shows Scientists from Yale exposed 30 volunteers to evocative images to cause stress   They tracked stress levels and where it came from in the brain using MRI scans  Found it stems from the hippocampus and … Read more

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: From P&O to Stena, travelling by ferry can cost less

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Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry  Many ferries have cruise … Read more